Seats imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Botswana imported seats worth $18.3 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Botswana imports seats from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.0M | 82% |
| China | $3.2M | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $54K | 0.3% |
| United States | $34K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $22K | 0.1% |
| France | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9401
| 9401.61 | Upholstered wooden chairs | 37% |
| 9401.80 | Specialty seats | 15% |
| 9401.30 | Office chairs | 14% |
| 9401.69 | Wooden chairs | 9.4% |
| 9401.71 | Upholstered metal chairs | 8.7% |
| 9401.79 | Metal chairs | 6.9% |
| 9401.90 | Seat parts | 4.6% |
| 9401.20 | Automobile seats | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.35 per kg, close to the world average of $7.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Botswana seats imports (HS 9401): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9401: Seats (not those of heading no. 9402), whether or not convertible into beds and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of seats imported by Botswana?
Botswana imported seats worth $18.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply seats to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 943% on the year.
What is the average import price of seats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.35 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $7.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seats to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $18.3 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for seats?
The HS code for seats is heading 9401. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 9401.61 (37% of the value) and 9401.80 (15%).
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